Dr. Daniel Francis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Francis is an Associate Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, focusing on regulation and competition, particularly monopolization, mergers, and the theoretical foundations of antitrust law. His scholarly work has been published in leading journals including the Yale Law Journal, Columbia Law Review, and Duke Law Journal, among others. He co-authored 'Antitrust: Principles, Cases, Materials' with Chris Sprigman. A recognized expert in his field, Francis has testified multiple times before the U.S. Senate on antitrust policy and served as a Non-Governmental Advisor to the International Competition Network. His past roles include Deputy Director at the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition and he has spent a decade in private practice specializing in antitrust law. He has also been a Climenko Fellow at Harvard Law School and has served as an instructor on EU constitutional law at Harvard College. Francis holds a JSD from NYU School of Law, an LLM from Harvard Law School, and a law degree from Trinity College, Cambridge. He was awarded the Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship in 2025 and has held several significant academic and regulatory positions throughout his career.

Research Interests

Experience

Deputy Director

— Present

Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition • Washington, DC

Oversaw a range of antitrust enforcement policy activities.

Associate Director Digital Markets Senior Counsel

— Present

Federal Trade Commission • Washington, DC

Developed policies and managed litigation related to digital markets.

Climenko Fellow

— Present

Harvard Law School • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in advanced legal research during fellowship.

Instructor

— Present

Harvard College • Cambridge, MA

Taught courses on EU constitutional law and political history.

Awards

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Jerry S. Cohen Memorial Award Antitrust Scholarship

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Concurrences Antitrust Writing Award (Unilateral Conduct, Readers' Choice)

Courses

Advanced Antitrust Law Antitrust Law Furman Scholars Seminar Regulating Networks and Platforms Seminar

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.